Private flights from Puerto Jiménez to Upala
Upala Airport serves Northern Plains — 40 min to Río Celeste. Fly direct from Puerto Jiménez in 81 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.
What you fly in for
1 to 3 days in Northern Plains
Land at UPL and make every minute count.
Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
- Morning
Land at Upala Airport (UPL). 40 min to Río Celeste. Drop your bags and get oriented.
- Afternoon
Tenorio Volcano National Park — the signature experience of the zone.
- Evening
Dinner in Upala; an early night before a full day tomorrow.
Day 2 — The main event
- Morning
Río Celeste — best done before midday heat.
- Midday
Luxury Lodge — Tropical Forest, Upala
- Afternoon
Birdwatching — Tenorio & Miravalles to swim, hike or simply unwind.
Day 3 — One more, then fly out
- Morning
Nature Photography — Northern Plains before you pack up.
- Afternoon
Return charter from UPL on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.
Flying private from Puerto Jiménez to Upala
Why fly private from Puerto Jiménez to Upala?
The Puerto Jiménez–Upala corridor connects Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) with Upala Airport (UPL). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 81 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.
The whole aircraft is $3,109 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 5 aboard that is about $622 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.
Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) — departure
Puerto Jiménez Airport sits in Osa Peninsula, 2 min to Puerto Jiménez. The runway is 1000m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-6pm.
Upala Airport (UPL) — arrival
Upala Airport serves Northern Plains. 40 min to Río Celeste. The runway is 1200m of asphalt, and the airport operates 6am-5pm.
On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.
Puerto Jiménez to Upala — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Puerto Jiménez to Upala?
About 81 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.
How much does a private flight from Puerto Jiménez to Upala cost?
$3,109 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $622 per person with 5 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.
How many passengers can fly?
Up to 5 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.
What does the price include?
The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at PJM and UPL, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.
How do I book Puerto Jiménez to Upala?
Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +1 786 982 6354 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.
Attractions near Upala
Tenorio Volcano National Park
Volcano & Nature
Río Celeste
Natural Wonder
Luxury Lodge — Tropical Forest, Upala
Eco-Luxury
Birdwatching — Tenorio & Miravalles
Wildlife & Photography
Nature Photography — Northern Plains
Photography & Nature